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President of India graces 6th Annual convocation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Students should always remember that society has contributed in some way or the other to what they have achieved so far: President Kovind
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the 6th annual convocation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Dharamshala today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education is the cornerstone of the building of any country. Therefore, education should be of such type which not only develops intellectual capacity and skill in the students, but also strengthens their moral values and character. He said that youth have played an important role in the progress of all leading countries of the world. He also stressed that the participation of women in the field of education is an important parameter for the development of any society.
Addressing the students, the President said that opportunities are available in front of youth like them in many fields and the youth of India have capabilities to utilize these opportunities. What is required is keeping faith in their abilities and moving forward. He said that convocation is an occasion to complete their formal education, but learning would continue throughout their life. They should be ready to learn from everyone, at every step.
The President said that students should always remember that society has contributed in some way or the other to what they have achieved so far. This is society's debt on them. They must be prepared to pay for it. How they will pay it, when they will pay it, it is up to them. He said that he has full confidence in the wisdom of the educated, disciplined and determined youth power of India.
Speaking about implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 in the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, the President noted that the University has taken several initiatives to implement its recommendations. He expressed confidence that these initiatives would develop new skills, knowledge and abilities in the students and they would move ahead in life with the spirit of self-reliance and nation-first.
The President said that Central University of Himachal Pradesh has completed 12 years of its establishment. It is high time for the University's Alumni Association to become active and organize its annual or biannual get-together. He said that alumni of any institution feel special attachment for their institution. Therefore, Alumni Association can play an important role in giving this spirit a useful form for the institution.
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Ministry of Finance
CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate busts Rs. 185 Crore fake GST invoice racket
Officers of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate have busted a fake GST invoice racket, which was used to pass on fake GST Input Tax Credit  of around Rs. 22 crore on bogus invoices of Rs 185 Crores. The Commissionerate has arrested two persons involved in the tax evasion racket. One of them, is the proprietor of Aditya Enterprises, a Walkasehwar based firm, had lent his identity for creation and use of this firm, in lieu of monetary benefits. The second person is his friend who used to operate this firm for receiving and issuing fake GST invoices.
Acting on a specific input, the anti-evasion wing of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate initiated an investigation against the firm. During investigation the declared business address was found to be a residential premises with no trace of any business activity. Investigation also revealed that this firm had fraudulently claimed input tax credit of Rs. 11.01 Crore and passed on input tax credit of Rs. 10.96 Crore. Bogus invoices of around Rs. 185 Crore were issued for availing and passing on of this tax credit, without any supply or receipt of goods, in gross violation of provisions of the CGST Act, 2017. A network of more than 250 business entities, which are spread across different states and cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, Thane and Navi Mumbai, is involved in this tax fraud. Further investigation and tax recovery action is under progress.
Based on material evidence gathered during the investigation and admission of their role in this tax fraud, both the accused persons were arrested on 22.07.2022 under Section 69 of CGST Act, 2017 for contravention of Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017. They were produced before the Hon’ble Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Esplanade. The Magistrate has remanded them to judicial custody for 14 days.
During the financial year 2021-22, the CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate had detected GST evasion of Rs. 949 Crore, recovered Rs. 18 Crore and arrested 9 tax evaders. This is the fifth arrest by the officers of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate, in the current financial year.
CGST officers are using data analysis and network analysis tools to identify and trace the potential fraudsters. This case is a part of the special drive launched by the CGST Mumbai Zone against the tax fraudsters and fake ITC networks. The CGST officers will intensify this drive against the tax evaders in the coming days.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA asks States/UTs to take adequate security measures in connection with counting of votes tomorrow
Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted the State Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police regarding possibility of eruption of violence in different parts of the country in connection with the counting of votes tomorrow.
MHA has asked the States and UTs to maintain law & order, peace and public tranquility. States/ UTs have been further asked to take adequate measures for the security of strong rooms and venues of counting of votes. This is in the wake of calls given and statements made in various quarters for inciting violence and causing disruption on the day of counting of votes.
Ministry of Defence
IAF MTB EXPEDITION FROM KHARDUNG LA TO DELHI TO COMMEMORATE 75 YRS OF INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE
Commemorating India's 75 years of Independence, Indian Air Force conducted a landmark Mountain Terrain Biking expedition from Khardung La  to Delhi from 31 July 2022 to 15 August 2022 with a team of 20 Air Warriors and 12 support staff. The expedition was flagged off by Air Commodore PK Srivastava, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station leh, from Khardung La on 31 July 2022.
The cyclists faced the daunting task of covering 1100 kms in 16 days, culminating at National War Memorial, New Delhi on 15 August 2022 to commemorate the 75th year of Independence, 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' by paying tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during various wars after independence.
The broader aim of the expedition was to bolster the energy of the youth towards nationalism as the Air Warriors interacted with school children at various stages en-route. They also acted as a beacon to channelise the zeal and enthusiasm of the future leaders of the nation.
Spearheading the team from Indian Air Force was Group Captain AP Menezes, who is an avid cyclist, athlete and a national footballer.
The expedition has pedalled its way through the lofty peaks of Ladakh traversing through the high passes Tanglang La and Baralacha La before entering Himachal Pradesh and the plains of Punjab towards NCR, Delhi. The team was flagged in by Air Officer in Charge Administration, Air Marshal K Anantharaman VSM, on 16 Aug 22 at the National War Memorial.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Finland in the area of cyber security
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation in the area of Cyber Security between India and Finland.
The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation for exchange of knowledge and experience in detection, resolution and prevention of security related incidents between India and Finland.
The MoU was signed in January, 2019.
Ministry of Defence
BNS SOMUDRA AVIJAN ARRIVES AT VISAKHAPATNAM TO COMMEMORATE SWARNIM VIJAY VARSH
Bangladesh Naval Ship  Somudra Avijan arrived Visakhapatnam on a five-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command  on 03 October 2021. This visit by the Bangladesh Navy is to commemorate together the birth centenary of father of the nation, Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Swarnim Vijay Varsh marking the 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to liberation of Bangladesh. The officers and crew of BNS Somudra Avijan were accorded a traditional welcome by the representatives of the ENC and the Eastern Fleet, with the navy band in attendance.
A series of activities are scheduled between the two navies including professional interactions, cross deck visits, visit to INS Vishwakarma and INS Dega. In addition, screening of special documentary on the Bangladesh Navy and interaction with 1971 war veterans would be the major highlights of the visit. At the apex level, visiting delegation from High Commission of Bangladesh, New Delhi, led by His Excellency Mr Muhammad Imran, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, accompanied by Resident Defence Attache Bangladesh and the Commanding Officer of BNS Somudra Avijan, would interact with Vice Admiral AB Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC and Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet during the official calls.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
A search engine to be developed for online search of Hindi version of the Judgements of Supreme Court and High Courts: Union Law Secretary
Inaugurates Exhibition cum Sale Counter of bilingual Bare Acts, Hindi Law Journals and Hindi Text Books in Varanasi on the occasion of"Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav"
In the series of programmes being organized by the Government on the occasion of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav", Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan, a wing of Legislative Department, Ministry of law and Justice organized an Exhibition cum Sale Counter of bilingual Bare Acts, Hindi Law Journals and Hindi Text Books in District and Sessions Court premises, Varanasi on 9th and 10th September, 2021 . This Exhibition cum Sale Counter was inaugurated by Union Law Secretary, Sri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta today.
Addressing the learned Judges, Sri Mendiratta remembered the contribution of Hindi in the freedom movement of India and views of Mahatma Gandhi on Hindi. He said that Hindi is a developed, prosperous and scientific language, it is source of national unity and integrity. It promotes transparency and acts as a bridge between the Government and Public.
The Union Law Secretaryannounced that on the auspicious occasion of the country entering into the 75th year of independence and "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava", Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan, Ministry of Law and Justice shall make available to the public all three journals, published by Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan on its portal in Pdf  free of cost for a period of 75 weeks till completion of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava" celebration. The aforesaid journals containing the judgements pronounced by Supreme Court and High Courts in Hindi are presently available on cash/ subscription in hard copy.
Shri Mendiratta shared a lesser known information with the august gathering and stated that a Committee of parliament on official Language was constituted under Sec.4 of the Official Language Act, 1963. Like any other Parliamentary Committee, this Committee does not submit its report on the table of Parliament. The Committee of Parliament on official language submits its reports directly to the President of India. The reason behind this is that the law makers of our country were are aware of the fact that if the Committee of Parliament on official Language submits its reports on the table of Parliament, the Hindi Language will be a victim of politics. Therefore, Committee of Parliament on Official Language submits its reports directly before the president of India under Sec.4 of the Official Language Act, 1963.
Shri Mendiratta further announced that for the purpose of online search of hindi version of the Judgements of Supreme Court and High Courts, a search engine is also proposed to be developed.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Shri Bhagwant Khuba reaches Munich to attend Intersolar Europe 2022
Meets Indian Diaspora
India offers a great opportunity for EV manufacturers to invest in India: Shri Khuba
Holds discussion with RE industry for investment and technology transfer
Minister to deliver key note address at “India’s Solar Energy Market”
Union Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Shri Bhagwant Khuba reached Munich, Germany today to attend Intersolar Europe 2022. The Minister would deliver key note address at the investment promotion event “India’s Solar Energy Market” today.
Mr. Tobias Winter, Director, Indo German Energy Forum and Mr. Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO National Solar Energy Federation of India  welcomed the minister. The MoS met the Indian diaspora at Munich. MoS took a ride in an Electric Vehicle. He expressed that India offers a great opportunity to EV manufacturers to invest in India.
One to one discussion with a group head of one of the world’s leading RE industry company was held. Discussion about investment in India and opportunity that India offers for RE manufacturers was discussed.
Finance Commission
The 15th Finance Commission submits its Report for 2021-22 to 2025-26 to the President of India
The Fifteenth Finance Commission  led by Chairman Sh N K Singh, today submitted its Report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 to the Hon’ble President of India. Members of the Commission, Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Prof. Anoop Singh, Dr. Ashok Lahiri and Dr. Ramesh Chand along with Secretary to the Commission ShriArvind Mehta accompanied the Chairman.
As per the terms of reference , the Commission was mandated to give its recommendations for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 by 30 October, 2020. Last year, the Commission had submitted its report containing recommendations for the year 2020-21 which was accepted by the Union Government and tabled in the Parliament on 30 January 2020.
The Commission was asked to give its recommendations on many unique and wide-ranging issues in its terms of reference. Apart from the vertical and horizontal tax devolution, local government grants, disaster management grant, the Commission was also asked to examine and recommend performance incentives for States in many areas like power sector, adoption of DBT, solid waste management etc. The Commission was also asked to examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security ought to be set up and if so how such a mechanism could be operationalised. The Commission has sought to address all its ToRs in this Report to the Union government.
This Report has been organised in four volumes. Volume I and II, as in the past, contain the main report and the accompanying annexes. Volume III is devoted to the Union Government and examines key departments in greater depth, with the medium-term challenges and the roadmap ahead. Volume IV is entirely devoted to the States. The Commission has analysed the finances of each State in great depth and has come up with State-specific considerations to address the key challenges that individual States face.
The Report will be available in the public domain once it is tabled in the Parliament by the Union Government along with explanatory memorandum/action taken report on the recommendations contained in the Report. The cover and title of the Report are also unique in this Report- “Finance Commission in Covid Times” and the use of Scales on the cover to indicate the balance between the States and the Union.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address B20 Summit India 2023 on 27th August
Theme of the summit is R.A.I.S.E – Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable Businesses
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the B20 Summit India 2023 in New Delhi on 27th August, 2023 at 12 noon.
B20 Summit India brings policymakers, business leaders and experts from across the world to deliberate and discuss the B20 India Communique. The B20 India Communique includes 54 recommendations and 172 policy actions for submission to G20.
The Business 20  is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent Engagement Groups in G20, with companies and business organisations as participants. The B20 works to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations to spur economic growth and development.
The three day summit is being held from 25th to 27th August. Its theme is R.A.I.S.E – Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable Businesses. It is being attended by over 1,500 delegates from about 55 countries.
Ministry of Defence
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU II - INS TARKASH BRINGS MEDICAL OXYGEN CONSIGNMENT FROM QATAR
As part of ongoing COVID relief Operation 'Samudra Setu II’ launched by Indian Navy, INS Tarkash, with two Liquid Medical Oxygen  filled  cryogenic containers and 230 Oxygen cylinders embarked, arrived at Mumbai on 12 May 21.
The Oxygen containers were facilitated by the French Mission as part of “Oxygen Solidarity Bridge” and Oxygen cylinders were gifted by Indian diaspora in Qatar.
The consignment was handed over to Civil Administration, Maharashtra.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day
“On National Handloom Day, I extend my warm wishes to our immensely talented weaver community”
“We are blessed to have a vibrant handloom heritage industry that is globally recognized and the Modi Government is leaving no stone unturned to empower this sector.”
“This National Handloom Day, let us all pledge to wear India Handloom products and motivate others to do the same”
“This is the best way to promote and preserve our rich tradition of the ancient weaves in the true sense”
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah extended his greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day today. In his tweets, Shri Amit Shah said, “On National Handloom Day, I extend my warm wishes to our immensely talented weaver community and the people associated with it.”
“We are blessed to have a vibrant handloom heritage industry that is globally recognized and the Modi Government is leaving no stone unturned to empower this sector.”
“This National Handloom Day, let us all pledge to wear India Handloom products and motivate others to do the same. This is the best way to promote and preserve our rich tradition of the ancient weaves in the true sense.”
Ministry of Railways
Modernisation of Stations
Railway stations are upgraded/modernized under Adarsh Station Scheme based on identified need of providing better enhanced passenger amenities at stations. 1253 railway stations have been identified for development under Adarsh Station Scheme. Out of these, 1211 railway stations have been developed and the remaining 42 stations are targetted for development in Financial Year 2022-23.
In addition, a dedicated umbrella has been created for financial year 2020-21 specifically for “Soft Upgrades at stations” . Various passenger amenities’ works such as improvement to façade of the station building, improvement to platform surfaces, station illumination and cleaning, foot over bridges, separate waiting room with toilet for ladies, ramps at entry to station for physically handicapped and senior citizens, etc. are undertaken under the umbrella as per the respective category of the station depending upon need, volume of passenger traffic and inter-se priority, subject to availability of funds. The expenditure on development of stations under Adarsh Station Scheme and under different umbrella meant for development of railway stations is generally funded under Plan Head –53 ‘Passenger Amenities’. The expenditure incurred for modernization of stations during the last three years and current year  i.e. 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22  are Rs 1585.88 crore, Rs 1903.11 crore, Rs 2582.90 crore and Rs 1061.83 respectively.
Further upgradation/modernization of stations including platforms on Indian Railways is a continuous and on-going process and priority is accorded to higher category of stations over lower category of stations while sanctioning and executing the works.
- stations have been provided with Wi-Fi facility so far.
1174 number of stations have been provided with Train Indication  Systems and 680 Number of Railway stations have been provided with Coach Indication  System.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 31st March, 2021
As per the Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada for the year 2021 released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Steel and all PSUs under its administrative control viz. SAIL, NMDC, RINL, KIOCL, MOIL, MECON, MSTC & FSNL observed the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from 16th-31st March, 2021. Officers/Officials of Ministry and employees in various Plants/Units of PSUs spread across the country participated in various activities organized during the Pakhwada, as per the schedule of the activities.
In the Ministry of Steel, the Pakhwada commenced by administering of ‘Swachhata Pledge’ to the employees of the Ministry on 16th March, 2021. Cloth Banners were displayed at prominent places in the office premises of the Ministry for spreading awareness. Taking into account the ongoing spread of COVID-19, face masks were distributed to the employees of Ministry. Housekeeping workers engaged in cleaning & sanitization of rooms of Ministry and Officers/Officials were felicitated during the Pakhwada. Further, competitions on the theme of importance of cleanliness in corona pandemic were organized for the employees of the Ministry.
‘Shramdan’ by Officers/Officials of Ministry was done which included recording and weeding out of old files & records, removal of old posters/banners etc. Based on various parameters, cleanliness inspection of rooms of Ministry was also conducted by a team of officers to select ‘Cleanest Section’ of Ministry of Steel. Swachhata Pakhwada concluded in Ministry on 31st March, 2021 with felicitating of staff of the Cleanest Section by presenting autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi and winners of essay writing competition by providing certificate & prizes.
During the Swachhata Pakhwada, PSUs under the Ministry have taken up various activities such as administration of swachhata pledge, cleaning up of townships, factories, nearby villages/slums, cleaning up of schools run or adopted by them under Swachh Vidyalaya, awareness program on curbing use of single use plastic etc. Apart from the above, Steel Safety Day was observed on 28th March, 2021. PSUs have also drawn up elaborated plans for the FY 2021-22 under Swachhata Action Plan which includes removal/reduction of slag, removal/reduction of iron ore fines and recycling of gaseous waste in power generation.